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10 Reasons Why You Should Include Parma in Your Italy Itinerary

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You know how much I love Italian provincial towns, right? 

If given the chance, I’ll never restrain myself from saying that the real beauty of Italy lies in these often ignored quiet little towns. And even if nobody asks my opinion about that, I’ll always find a way of saying so – you should know that already. But the thing is that I strongly believe that if you really want to know Italy, you should go and spend some time in a provincial town and I am sure that, if you do so, you’ll fall in love with my country once and for all.

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10 Reasons Why You Should Include Padova in Your Italy Itinerary

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As I’ll never get tired of saying, the true beauty of Italy lies in its lesser-known places. 

Obviously, Roma will take your breath away the first time you see it, Venezia will enchant you with its dreamlike atmosphere, Florence will make you feel the need to change your career and become a painter right away, and you’ll probably never forget the blue of the sea in the Amalfi Coast or the focaccia and wine you had at sunset at Cinque Terre.

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A corner of paradise in Liguria: Art B&B A Crêuza in Borgio Verezzi

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Have you ever fallen in love with a place without actually seeing it? 

Or better, after just seeing it on Instagram? I guess it happens quite frequently, nowadays. I fall in love with places with a special soul, places which are able to communicate such soul through a picture, a quote, some meaningful words, some daily sketches of life. I fall in love with those places and I want to visit them, be part of them and their magic.

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A private food tour in Genoa: a perfect way to discover the culinary gems of the city

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Are you up for a little adventure?

I hope so because today I want to take you with me up and down the streets of Genova to discover some real food gems! As a matter of fact, a few weeks ago I was invited by Enrica Monzani, the incredibly talented lady who runs A small kitchen in Genoa (go check her blog, if you do not know it already, it’s packed with recipes and lots of information about Ligurian tradition and food – plus great pictures, which are always a nice thing), to join one of her private food tours.

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[Hidden Italy] The magical atmosphere of the Labirinto della Masone in Parma

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Are you fascinated with labyrinths? I definitely am!

Even though I am always quite scared of getting lost – I know, the kid inside me never goes away – I also find really fascinating to enter a place without knowing what will happen, if you’ll find the right way, how many times you’ll have to start again, and how long it will take to find the exit. Exactly as in life, actually.

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[Hidden Italy] Antica Confetteria Pietro Romanengo in Genova

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I’ve been in heaven, back in December. 

I am not exaggerating, believe me. Last month, I have been given the chance of visiting a place where a lot of magic – and many sweets things – are made and I felt really lucky for that.

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[Discover Italy with a Local Tour Guide] Visiting Modena with Alicja Trzcinska

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I decided to kick off the New Year with one of my favorite sections of this blog: the Local Tour Guides!

I love when a friend takes me around his or her town and shows me all the hidden secrets only a local knows. I feel really special and I hope it is the same for you!
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Eight Amazing Places You Should Visit in Italy at Christmas

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What do you think when you think of Italy?

A nice terrace facing the sea, a stroll in the Tuscan countryside, a glass of wine at sunset while sitting in a Medieval piazza, a deep dive into the Mediterranean sea, a gelato in a hot summer night. I bet that all your thoughts of Italy include endless summers, sea breeze, and cold drinks to face the heat.

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[Hidden Italy] La Cervara Abbey on the Mount of Portofino

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It’s been a while since I went hunting for secret Italian places for you.

But I took advantage of a splendid October Sunday and decided to visit a place I had been dreaming of for quite a while. I first heard about it a couple of years ago, but somehow never had the chance to go there – even if it is just one hour away from where I live.

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10 reasons why you should include Trieste in your Italy itinerary

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Have you ever heard of Trieste? 

You probably haven’t. Needless to say, even if you have been to Italy already, you probably have never visited it. Don’t worry, it is quite common. Trieste is a precious jewel hidden in the easternmost corner of Italy and many Italians have never been there, as well.

That’s a real pity because Trieste is an amazing city. Unfortunately, it has a big flaw – which can be a perk, in a way: it is far away from almost every other Italian location. Tucked in her little corner on the border to Slovenia, it is a bit difficult to reach. Unless you are going to either Slovenia or Croatia, there’s no reason to pass by Trieste and eventually visit it.

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